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ABORTION: First an ultrasound
Abortion. A complicated topic for us all. I am writing to you about the choice of eight states now to require an ultrasound, before performing the abortion. It is an educated choice for this reason: If a woman is g…
No, that's not patriotism
Freshmen legislators are to be seen and not heard, is that it?
POLITICS: Can't we all play nice?
My best friend is a Republican. You may consider this unusual due to the fact I’m a Democrat. Other differences she and I possess: she dresses stylish, while I on the other hand prefer the simplistic look; she does…
HYDROS: A chance to strut our stuff
As a businessman, I’m looking forward to millions of $$$ being spent in Coeur d’Alene during hydroplane races.
BOARD: Goal is thwarting voters
The will of Idaho voters is at risk of being overturned by legislation proposed by the Idaho School Board Association (ISBA). At no time during my 35 years in Idaho have I seen such unbridled arrogance.
COLUMN: Couldn't be more off target
I’m writing this letter in response to an article sent to me from a friend. An article dated Feb. 20, by Jimmy Pappas.
STOLEN: A part of her heritage
This is not a political letter nor a change the law letter and it may not even be printed. Recently an item from a storage unit was stolen. “Lady Godiva” was my deceased great grandma’s sculpture. She has been hand…
OBAMA: Total citizen disarmament
Americans, don’t be suckered anymore! The Obama Administration has declared war on your civil liberties, and this should be obvious to everyone.
BULLIED: Where can mother turn?
I am the mother of a 9-year-old boy who attends Fernan Elementary School. For months he has been picked on and bullied from a child in his class. I have followed protocol and continued to talk to staff at the schoo…
EXCHANGE: More logic, less emotion
In response to the comments opposing a state Health Exchange which were cited in your Sunday front page article, I would like to point out a few facts.
From Tom to Thomas
Know this about Tom Malzahn: He's going to play more golf.
INITIATIVE: Keep it intact for Idaho
Idaho’s legislative maneuver (SB 1108) to increase the degree of difficulty in qualifying a citizen initiative runs counter to principles of democracy and fairness. The Idaho Farm Bureau, which seeks to require a m…
AGENDA: Beware march of liberals
Liberals continue to distort the facts. The only proposed plan to change Social Security was to modify the formulas and raise the early and full retirement ages for people under the age of 55. If that isn’t done, S…
PRESS: Clarify cardboard caper
Bales, bales, where are the bales? The article in Section C of Wednesday’s paper had me wondering if we had thieves stealing from thieves. The article was titled, “Cardboard bales stolen again.” Were previously sto…
TAX: Don't hurt property owners
The current debate over the elimination of the personal property tax (which I have paid for the past 20 years) has avoided discussing one element, maybe purposely. I read an article about Ground Force paying in the…